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 Resources

For those seeking support related to abuse and domestic violence, please contact the following resources:

National Resources

The National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ : 1-800-799-7233

Safe Horizon: https://www.safehorizon.org/hotlines/ 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)

New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline:  1-800-942-6906

Dutchess County Resources

Family Services, Inc.

29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline: 845-485-5550

Rape Crisis/Crime Victims 24-Hour Hotline: 845-452-7272

Business Line: 845-452-1110

GRACE SMITH HOUSE

Services provided include shelter and transitional apartments for women and children victims of domestic violence, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, groups, children's programs, and follow-up services.  Non-residential services are also provided to males.

24-Hour Hotline - 845-471-3033 OR 518-789-6977


HOUSE OF FAITH/HOUSE OF HOPE

This facility is a domestic violence shelter with 14 beds in Southern Dutchess County, and provides 24-hour assistance, counseling, and crisis intervention. The mission of the facility is to eliminate sexual assault and domestic violence through sensitive prevention, intervention, and treatment. They believe "There is Hope" for every person.

House of Faith

P.O. Box 1326, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Business lines: 845-765-0293; 845-765-0295; 845-765-0296

Hotline: 845-765-0294

Organizations working at the intersection of gender-based violence and the legal system: